About to close on selling my apartment. I know blinds and window curtains stay… but what about the shower curtain? submitted by /u/Greedy_Plate_5992 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mjwa13/stupid_question/

My husband has been gainly w-2 employed since 2021 and I was 1099 from 2019-2023: then I took time off to be a stay at home mom to our first baby but now I’m ready to start work again. We will be relocating for my husband’s job and I am hopeful I will be able to find work. We would like to try and buy our second home within the next six months (if I’m working) but will my work history be an issue? It would be wise of me to note I carry the banger credit (800+) so I really want to be on our mortgage this time around to get a solid interest rate. submitted by /u/PMmeYOURmilkDUDS [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mjrnwn/i_havent_worked_since_late_2023_and_will_start/

Dog shit guy behind me. Bright lights guy on one side. Feral cat guy / trash guy on the other side. What is wrong with people? submitted by /u/arizonaskies2022 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mj2x5a/the_worst_neighbors_on_all_3_sides_no_option_but/

submitted by /u/Allthefragrancesmoke [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1miyifp/whats_the_fastest_youve_closed_on_a_home_start_to/

I (26F) currently work full time in a career that I like (biologist) but I’ve always been interested in exploring real estate. I’m thinking of potentially getting my license and trying it on the side as a way to explore the career/see if I’m good at it and like it, while maintaining my current job. Ideally, if it’s a good fit and I like it, I would transition to doing it full time. Is it possible to do as a “side hustle” or while maintaining a full time job? I’d like to add my current job is pretty flexible. Any thoughts/advice would be greatly appreciated! submitted by /u/refriedb3an [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mi7mlh/interested_in_being_a_real_estate_agent_on_the/

Listed my house for $899k, it’s only been listed for 16 days, had a few showings, got first offer, but honestly the offer seems like a joke. Dude offered $890k, but wanted $80k back to pay down his mortgage interest rate, AND wanted me to pay for all inspections and appraisals, as well as all closing costs. My counter offer was $895k, and I’d concede $30k, he pays for inspection and appraisal, and we split closing costs. He walked. I’m not sure if this is just how the market is now and I should expect to sell for significantly under asking price, or if this dude is just delusional and trying to buy more house than he can afford. submitted by /u/USMC0317 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mi2hqw/is_this_what_the_market_is_like_now/

Hi, How long does it take to publish a property listing (e.g., MLS, Zillow) after getting it from a client? What factors slow it down (photos, paperwork, etc.)? Typical timeframes? Thanks! submitted by /u/javieracevedog [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mi2nun/real_estate_agents_how_long_to_list_a_property/

38 year old looking to buy a new house in a better area with better schools. We found one we really liked. Asking price is 1,000,000 but we live in a market that is still hot in the Northeast. I made a cash offer for 1,175,000. Still waiting to hear back if it's accepted or not. Here are my finances: Salary: 120,000/yr Taxable Investment account: 4,328,963 Combined retirement accounts (IRA/401): 495,263 Condo owned outright worth approximately 490-520k based on comps. I will also have a pension equal to 40% of pay when I turn 55. No debt My plan is to use a pledged asset line against my invretment account to buy the house in cash. Ill then sell my condo for hopefully 500-520k, and take 500k from my investment account to pay back the pledged asset line. Then take out a mortgage for the remaining 175,000. On paper this all looks pretty good but for some reason I'm still getting cold feet thinking it will overextend me. Just looking for second opinions of thoughts. su...

Hey everyone, I’ve been trying to wrap my head around this: Why is it such a norm in the U.S. to buy and sell homes exclusively through real estate agents – and pay tens of thousands in commissions? Is it because there’s no real alternative and people just have no choice? Or do agents actually provide some kind of value that’s impossible to get otherwise? I mean, let’s be honest – realtors aren’t some genius-level experts. So what exactly is the reason this model is so dominant? Would love to hear your thoughts – especially from people who’ve bought or sold FSBO (For Sale By Owner) vs. through agents. Thanks! submitted by /u/ORIC2104 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mh7ema/are_real_estate_agents_necessary/

So I’ve been texting a real estate agent over the course of a year. Emails and texts. I was indecisive. Finally, at the end of last year, she sent me an email requesting my e-Signature. On a hunch, I did not sign and told her to hold off on things. I ultimately went with another real estate agent altogether and sold my home. She writes me a month later and asking if I were still interested in selling my property. How should I respond? I did not sign a WWREA or listing agreement with her. submitted by /u/tlm226 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mgc3m4/questioni_never_signed_a_wwrea_document_wan_agent/